Unicorn

The UK has established itself as Europe’s tech powerhouse, playing home to 37 per cent of Europe’s unicorn-status tech firms and topping the list of global destinations for tech talent.
With London Tech Week kicking off today, new figures show the UK claims 13 of Europe’s 34 unicorns - referring to companies with a $1bn valuation [...]

Farfetch is growing like crazy as the company just secured $110 million. The London-based startup has become a dominant e-commerce player in the fashion space. Farfetch runs a marketplace that connects high-end fashion retailers with customers. But the company doesn’t plan to stop there.
Today’s Series F round was led by Temasek, IDG Capital Partners and Eurazeo. [...]